One Breed, Two Varieties The Manchester Terrier Divide
A deep dive into the Manchester Terrier’s two varieties, their shared history, and the ongoing debate over unity and identity.
August 6, 2025
The Manchester Terrier is named after the English city where much of the breed’s early development took place. Sleek, racy dogs who possess a terrier’s ratting instinct and the graceful contours of coursing hounds, Manchesters are spirited, bright, and athletic. They combine the streamlined grace of a coursing hound and the instincts of a fearless rat terrier. These racy dogs come in two size varieties: Standard (not exceeding 22 pounds) and Toy (not exceeding 12 pounds).
A deep dive into the Manchester Terrier’s two varieties, their shared history, and the ongoing debate over unity and identity.
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